{"id":3666,"date":"2022-06-18T22:02:04","date_gmt":"2022-06-18T22:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homkitchn.com\/?p=3666"},"modified":"2022-10-06T19:28:47","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T19:28:47","slug":"is-18-0-stainless-steel-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homkitchn.com\/is-18-0-stainless-steel-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"IS 18\/0 STAINLESS STEEL SAFE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
“Is 18\/0 stainless steel safe compared to 18\/10 and 18\/8?” “Could someone possibly explain what these figures mean?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you first saw these numbers, this is probably what came to mind. The percentages of nickel and chromium needed to manufacture the metal are represented by these values, which represent the three main varieties of stainless steel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stainless steel is one of the most popular kitchen materials nowadays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stainless steel is utilized in everything because it is sturdy, easy to sterilize, and corrosion-resistant to numerous acids found in vegetables, fruits, meat, and milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From appliances to dishware, cookware<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, utensils, and flatware, there’s something for everyone. Keep reading to find out more about the 18\/0 stainless steel grade classification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In my previous article on 18\/10 stainless steel<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, I stressed the fact that we have various classifications of stainless steel. The most popular is the 18\/8 stainless steel grade, which is also known as Alloy 304.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, what does 18\/0 stainless steel mean? It simply means that it contains 18% of chromium and zero (0) % of nickel. So, what does this imply? It simply implies that the property that prevents corrosion is absent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, another name for 18\/0 stainless steel is Alloy 430, so don\u2019t get confused when we interchange them in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 18\/0 stainless steel is rarely used in manufacturing cookware but <\/a>they exist and are <\/a>mostly <\/a>free from Nickel<\/span><\/strong>. I will recommend a few below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most importantly, 18\/0 stainless steel is majorly used as flatware and kitchen utensils like spoons, forks, knives, and other kitchen common utensils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, 18\/0 is dishwasher safe and may even be hand-washed, but it should not be used in an acidic, caustic, or saline environment because it can degrade quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 18\/0 stainless steel grade is the least expensive of all stainless steel grades because it is pure chromium with no nickel. It does not require extremely high heat because this could result in a limited life span.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, most 18\/0 stainless steel kitchen flatware lacks the high polish luster desired by fine dining establishments, and it can discolor more quickly due to a lack of high nickel concentration.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWHAT IS 18\/0 STAINLESS STEEL?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n